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dejastew · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse is conducting a class about eating disorders for a group of adolescents. One of the adolescents asks, What can I do if I think my friend has an eating disorder? Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate? Select all that app

A) Confront your friend and say, 'You have an eating disorder.'
B) Try reaching out to an adult if your friend refuses help.
C) Frequently ask your friend about how many calories she or he is eating.
D) Try to talk about other things besides food and weight.
E) If your friend won't eat, be strong and force her to eat.

Question 2

A client diagnosed with an eating disorder is to be hospitalized. When reviewing the client's medical record, which of the following would the nurse expect to find? Select all that apply.

A) Blood pressure of 100/60 mm Hg
B) Hypokalemia
C) Hyperphosphatemia
D) Heart rate of 44 beats/minute
E) Suicidal ideation

bobsmith · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, D
Helpful strategies for family and friends of individuals with eating disorders include telling the person of the concern and offering assistance, suggesting they seek help from a professional, reaching out to an adult if the person refuses to seek help, not discussing weight or the number of calories being consumed, talking about things other than food, and avoiding power struggles (not forcing the person to eat).

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, D, E
Criteria for hospitalization for eating disorders includes acute weight loss (<85 below ideal), temperature less than 36.1C, heart rate near 40 beats/minute, hypokalemia, hypophosphatemia, hypomagnesemia, poor motivation to recover, blood pressure less than 80/50 mm Hg, risk for suicide, severe depression, failure to comply with treatment, and inadequate response to treatment at another level of care.